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Zanthoxylum Nitidum
Zanthoxylum Nitidum
Description Zanthoxylum Nitidum, commonly known as Indian Prickly Ash, is a plant with unique medicinal properties. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is native to Southeast Asia. The plant is widely used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as toothaches, stomach disorders, and respiratory problems. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Sapindales…
Zingiberaceae
Zingiberaceae
Description Zingiberaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the ginger family. It includes over 1,000 species of tropical and subtropical herbs, shrubs, and trees, many of which are widely cultivated for their aromatic rhizomes, leaves, and flowers. The family is distributed mainly in Asia, Australia, and the Americas, with some species also found in Africa and the…
Zizaniopsis
Zizaniopsis
Description Zizaniopsis is a genus of aquatic plants that belongs to the family Poaceae. It is commonly known as wild rice or Southern wild rice. This plant is native to the southeastern United States and typically grows in shallow freshwater marshes, ponds, and streams. The plant has tall, slender stems that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It…
Zizia
Zizia
Description Zizia, also known as golden alexanders, is a perennial plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in meadows, prairies, and open woods. Zizia is a herbaceous plant that can grow up to 3 feet tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. It…
Zeuxine
Zeuxine
Description Zeuxine is a genus of terrestrial orchids that belong to the Orchidaceae family. These plants are native to various parts of Asia, including China, India, Japan, and Thailand. There are approximately 150 species of Zeuxine that are known for their distinctive appearance and delicate flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Liliopsida Order Asparagales Family Orchidaceae…
Zaluzianskya Parviflora
Zaluzianskya Parviflora
Description Zaluzianskya parviflora, commonly known as Night Phlox, is a flowering plant that belongs to the family Scrophulariaceae. It is endemic to South Africa, where it grows in rocky areas, hillsides, and open grasslands. The plant is known for its fragrant flowers that bloom at night and attract moths and other nocturnal insects.The Night Phlox plant has a height of…
Zelkova Serrata
Zelkova Serrata
Description Zelkova Serrata is a deciduous tree that belongs to the family Ulmaceae. It is native to Japan, Taiwan, and eastern China. The tree is commonly known as Japanese zelkova, and it can grow up to 30 meters tall. The leaves are ovate, with serrated edges and a pointed tip. They turn yellow or bronze in autumn, making the tree…
Zaluzianskya Microsiphon
Zaluzianskya Microsiphon
Description Zaluzianskya Microsiphon, commonly known as the Fragrant Night Flower, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family. This plant is native to South Africa and is known for its unique fragrance. The flowers of Zaluzianskya Microsiphon open in the evening and release a sweet scent that attracts moths and other night-flying insects. The plant’s leaves…
Zehneria Japonica
Zehneria Japonica
Description Zehneria Japonica, also known as Japanese cucumber or snake cucumber, is a climbing plant native to East Asia. It belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is commonly cultivated for its edible fruit. The plant is a perennial vine that can grow up to 5 meters in length and has tendrils for climbing. Its leaves are heart-shaped and have a…
Zanthoxylum Avicennae
Zanthoxylum Avicennae
Description Zanthoxylum Avicennae is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is commonly known as the Chinese pepper or Szechuan pepper. The tree is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It can grow up to a height of 5 meters and has a spread of 3 meters. The plant has thorny branches and the bark is…